Darlington jazz musicians

From that big band sound to smooth contemporary hits, GigMasters has a wide variety of Jazz Musicians to choose from. See which ones best suit your event and contact them today. We make it simple to book with the best in the Darlington, MD area. Start here and see for yourself!

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We are String of Pearls Quartet out of College Park, MD. We'd love to make your event special. Your wedding day may be the most important day of your life, and our goal is to help make it as wonderful and memorable as possible. The classical group is all about our sound, and we do have many soundbites to choose from in our press kit, including not only classical selections, but also pop music arrangements. We play lots more than classical music, as you can see from our ever growing song...(more)

We're so glad you're here. Five things to know about us:
1. We're friendly, flexible, top-shelf musicians who love the worldwide evolution of jazz in the 20th century. And who play like people in love.
2. We're not so much a jazz band as an emotional weather system. We're a party on Gatsby's lawn. We're a cobblestone street in Paris at dusk. We're a nightclub in Rio. We're the early hours of the morning in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We're a mood, an atmosphere, an...(more)

Sweet Harmony will make your wedding all about you with warm live sound, personal song requests, and highly professional and convenient service. We love to play your beautiful music in your special moment! And, we are a fast-growing company with a unique online system to keep each wedding organized.
Sweet Harmony offers classical, pop, and jazz ensembles including the violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar, piano, keyboard, saxophone, flute, and trumpet, as well as vocalists and bagpipers!...(more)

The Recessionals Jazz Band embodies the subversive bootleg era culture of the 1920's and 1930's and were recently named the Gigmasters "Best of 2016" as well as "Best of 2015"! They are also currently ranked #1 in Philadelphia for Live Band, Wedding Band, as well as Jazz Band. The band was born on the streets of New York City where they began and cut their teeth playing hot and sweet jazz in the big apple before moving beyond to audiences around the country. The band has performed at some of...(more)

Smooth, jazzy, swinging, and classy, describes the sounds of this diverse group. The group is made up of piano, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, and a female vocalist. Their repertoire includes JAZZ STANDARDS,DIXIEAND, SMOOTH JAZZ, BROADWAY STNADARDS, R&B, AND COMTEMPORARY MUSIC. They feature selections from - GEORGE GERSHWIN, COLE PORTER, DUKE ELLINGTON, FRANK SINATRA, JOHN COLTRANE, BILLIE HOLIDAY, SADE, AND MORE! The group can also go out as a duo or trio. YOU CAN HEAR OUR MUSIC HERE ON...(more)

I am a trumpet / cornet player & leader and specialize in Roaring 20's Jazz and New Orleans Dixieland Jazz. Can perform with small bands from a quartet up to a 10 piece Roaring 20's Orchestra. Have performed at many 20's Jazz clubs throughout the North east and now Florida. I do travel from the north to the south to perform and lead these bands. Also am the leader of very top notch New Orleans Dixieland Jazz band that has performed at some of the top festivals and societies on the east...(more)

*TOP KEYBOARDIST* on GigMasters for the past 3 years! (WINNER of the prestigious "Rising Star Award" for 2014, 2015, & 2016!)
Also awarded the "Best of 2016" badge (2012, 13, 14 & 15 too!)
Hello, I am a pianist who plays festivals, concerts, conventions, casinos, theaters, restaurants and clubs, as well as weddings, parties and corporate events. Besides playing solo piano or doing a one-man-band (w/ NO canned sequences) I also have a pop duo with a very talented vocalist, a smokin' jazz...(more)

One critic described her as "a spell-binding professional, who rivets attention with her magnificent, clear and articulate voice." Iva Jean Ambush is a wonderful interpreter of the Great American Song Book. She founded Ambuscade, which is a group of teachers and educators who enjoy the balance of performing and a family life. They have performed at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, International Association of Jazz Educators Conference, In The Streets Festival, East River Jazz Series, Be...(more)

EUPHORIA is a feeling of great joy, excitement, or well-being. That's exactly how we want you to feel when you listen to our music. Our audiences enjoy listening to our artistic interpretations of R&B, jazz, neo-soul and Motown classics that you know and love.
Our talented ensemble includes our soulful lead vocalist accompanied by professional musicians on keyboards, lead guitar, bass, and drums. Though EUPHORIA is typically a band of five, groups of various sizes can be arranged...(more)

Trumpet player Bags Howard performs with a variety of dixieland, jug band, blues and jazz groups with some of the most talented and exciting musicians in the Baltimore- Washington area.
The Riverside Carnival Band is Bags' traditional jazz band. Named for Mardi Gras, it can be a full seven man traditional jazz band for large parties/dances or a duet or trio for smaller settings. They play all types of events including Mardi Gras parties, 1920s or Retro weddings, New Orleans style funerals,...(more)

RANKED AS THE #1 TOP-40 BAND IN NORTH AMERICA by Gigmasters!!!
BEST OF GIGMASTERS AWARD!!!
The Uptown Band features some of the Northeast's most accomplished and seasoned entertainers. They have been awarded Gigmasters' Rising Star Award for the #1 Top-40 Band in North America and the 2012 Best of Gigmasters. Able to play virtually every kind of music possible, the band can perform for any occasion including weddings, conventions, festivals, and all other public and private events. ...(more)

I'm an old-school, two-fisted piano player with a strong tenor voice for all styles of popular music. Life-of-the-party or background music; swingin' standards like Harry Connick, Jr. or rock and soul Piano Man-style like Elton, Billy, Ray, Jerry Lee, Dr. John and Fats Domino. I want to get the whole room swingin', dancin' and singin' along and I'm always happy to hand off the mic to a guest singer... after all, IT'S YOUR PARTY!
I've played piano bars, restaurants, wedding receptions and...(more)

Lennard Jack and Fusion have been in existence since 1985. Our motto: music with an accent! For that unique musical experience for your special event, Lennard Jack and Fusion is the band of choice. We began playing music on the campus of Howard University in May 1985, in Washington DC. We play a variety of music with a Caribbean Jazz flavor and the band features the steelpan as a lead instrument. We have various combinations of instrumentations available: for example, you can hire a...(more)

I have free-lanced in the Baltimore-Washington area for forty-nine years. I play just about all styles, including light classical, traditional/international folk (including Klezmer,) bluegrass, Irish, swing and jazz. I lead jazz and swing instrumental duos and trios. For wedding ceremonies, I play violin or mandolin with optional guitar, cello or piano accompaniment. At the present time I am NOT leading string ensembles larger than a trio (e.g., string quartets.) When I am not leading...(more)

Linda Umstead is new to Gigmasters but has been performing professionally for over 30 years. She can sight read notated music as well as play by ear, important skills in keeping current and satisfying requests. Her repertoire list is extensive and she specializes in making your special ceremony or event a reflection of YOUR taste and style. Linda specializes in providing classical music for your ceremony as well as songs from the Great American Songbook, popular current songs and music...(more)

From the Smithsonian American Art Museum to the D.C. Jazz Festival, you can find pianist Joshua Espinoza performing on stages large and small around the D.C. Metro Area. Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Cocktail Parties, and Corporate Functions are just a few of the many events that Josh can enhance with his relaxing and sophisticated music. Josh will work with you to tailor musical selections to your taste, from jazz, pop, classical, or R&B. Whether you're seeking a solo pianist, violin/piano...(more)

Cheers band is composed of 8 different bands that can satisfy most peoples tastes. They include The Media Dixies, German Ompah band, big band, horn band, rock combo, brass quintet,one man band, and solo artists.
The Media Dixies are a real authentic New Orleans style band. This is happy and patriotic as well as entertaining.
The Media German Ompah band is real German music with the musicians wearing lederhosen. Vocals are in German as well as English.
The Cheers 10 is comprised of 7...(more)

Professional, exciting, and modern. Elegance String Quartet specializes in performing for private events, wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Our repertoire spans from the early classics of Mozart and Bach to today's latest rock and pop artists like Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, M.Jackson, and many more! We are also one of the only groups in the area that can offer electric instruments, amplification, and wireless microphones as special add-ons. Having played music all over the world...(more)

I offer professional violin performances of the highest quality at reasonable prices. I can provide both classical and contemporary music for weddings, engagements, receptions, parties, fundraisers, corporate functions, and any other special events. I also perform as a volunteer in nursing homes, hospitals, and churches. With a strong passion for music performance, I have been diligently studying the violin for over 15 years and have won multiple competitions and awards. Last year, as a...(more)

BEST OF 2012 AND 2013! Denise Bruckno is a seasoned jazz pianist and highly schooled player with a Master's in Music from West Chester University. She is a teacher of jazz and classical piano at the prestigious Philadelphia School in center city Philadelphia and a musician hired and respected by other musicians- jazz professionals, classical vocalists, theatre artists and choral directors alike. She appears regularly as a piano soloist and with jazz ensembles in the Delaware Valley and New...(more)

I am a classically trained guitarist. I have a masters degree in classical guitar performance from Temple University. Music is my passion and I love to share it with others. I have classical, jazz and pop music arrangements as well as original compositions. Please feel free to contact me if you would like a copy of my Curriculum Vitae, repertoire list or if you have any other questions. Thanks!(more)

Jim is a professional party pianist/vocalist with 30 years experience performing all types of music in every type of venue.
As an entertainer, Jim strives to engage his audience to make sure everyone is having a good time. Along with many singalong songs & dance tunes, his vast repertoire also includes Sinatra standards and showtunes, plus recent pop and golden oldies. In his special one hour show he may take his audience musically around the world or around the USA. Jim returned to the...(more)

Smooth, jazzy, swinging, and classy, describes the sounds of this diverse group. The group is made up of piano, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, and a female vocalist. Their repertoire includes JAZZ STANDARDS,DIXIELAND, SMOOTH JAZZ, BROADWAY STANDARDS, R&B, AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. They feature selections from - GEORGE GERSHWIN, COLE PORTER, DUKE ELLINGTON, FRANK SINATRA, JOHN COLTRANE, BILLIE HOLIDAY, SADE, AND MORE! The group can also go out as a duo or trio. YOU CAN HEAR OUR MUSIC, & SEE OUR...(more)

The Metropolitan is Eric on piano, keyboards and vocals playing jazz, classic rock, country, holiday, and ethnic songs to suit your occasion. Eric is a classically trained pianist and has over 30 years of experience performing throughout D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other regions of the U.S. Eric has performed at such notable venues as: The Gaylor National Resort & Hotel, Harbor Place, Maryland; the Washington Golf and Country Club; the Washington Plaza Hotel in D.C.; the...(more)

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT WITH YOUR MARRIAGE PROPOSAL, SAY IT WITH THE MAGIC OF BAGPIPES HERALDING THE MOMENT!
Bagpipes Resume: Since 1998, I've played bagpipes that were hand-turned by Ian McLeod of Edinburgh, Scotland. These sweet pipes render a warmer, better in-tune sound than lesser pipes can provide. I studied the Piobaireachd style of piping. Not only do I play standard piping tunes, but I have also composed my own pieces. I have played for weddings, memorial ceremonies, and...(more)